And let's delve right into it, looking forward to this thrilling Premiership playoffs matchup. We got Bath Rugby, number one in the English Premiership, toe to toe with the Leicester Tigers who are right on their tail at second place. Both ready to leave some sweat, blood, and possibly cookie crumbs on the pitch. But there will only be one trophy and let’s break it down to see who’s likely to lift it.
Our top dog, Bath Rugby, has a fairly solid record this regular season with 14 wins to 4 losses. And if we look across the pond in a head-to-head with the Tigers, they've won 3 out of the last 5 games. Not to forget, their conclusive 43 to 15 victory over the Tigers in May this year should give them a massive confidence boost. On the brink of victory, it's not hard to imagine the Bath boys already picturing the trophy in their dreams - with their names etched on it, no less.
Now, let's not discount the Tigers. They've clawed their way back to second place in the Premiership with 11 wins under their belt. Though they took quite a clawing from Bath a month ago, their recent victories over Sale Sharks and Newcastle Falcons prove they're not just here to fetch balls. These Tigers are here to roar, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see them make a big statement in this final.
But as we inch closer to the final whistle, who will be the last team standing? Here's my prediction:
Albert’s Prediction: Bath Rugby by 10